Arulmigu Viralimalai murugan temple - Hindu temple in Viralimalai - Pudukkottai, India

Murugan temple with six faces. There are steep 200+ steps to reach the temple. We can see peacocks and monkeys. We can go by car near the temple. We can see the full view of the landscape. Located 29 kms from Trichy Central Bus Stand and 15 kms from Manapparai Bus Stand. 95 kms from Madurai M. G. R Bus Terminal. From the Madurai to Trichy National Highway temple is more visible.

One of the ancient hill temple and lord Murugan temple. Most beautiful place. This temple located in viralimalai trichy Madurai national highway 28 km from trichy central bus stand

Arumugam Murugan temple. One of the most powerful Murugan temple near Trichy. Beautiful temple and atmosphere all around. Peacock and Monkeys everywhere. A satisfying visit.

Lord Viralimallai muguran is very powerful god. The temple is in the top the hill we have to claim 250 steps and road is also good to reach temple

Located 28km from trichy enroute madurai NH, on a small rocky hill top with 207 steps leading to temple. New road along hillside is built for two wheeler and four wheeler to reach the temple site. Praised by Saint Arunagirinathar ,the main deity is lord murugan with six faces and six pairs of hands seated on a peacock facing east. The temple complex is well maintained and neat. Less crowded during weekdays and ideal for peaceful darshan with amazing evening sunset.

Murugan temple with six faces. There are steep 200+ steps to reach the temple. We can see peacocks and monkeys. We can go by car near the temple. We can see the full view of the landscape.

At a distance of 750 m from Viralimalai Bus Stand, 28 km from Trichy and 43 km from Pudukkottai, Viralimalai Murugan Temple is one of the famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Subrahmanya located in the town of Viralimalai in Pudukkottai District. Built by Aditya Chola in 9th century, this temple is located in the heart of the Viralimalai town. The temple lies on the Viralimalai hill, hence the town takes the name of the hill. This hill is small and rocky and there are 207 steps to reach the temple. On the way to the top, there are beautiful mandapas for devotees to rest. The surroundings of this temple is filled with thick vegetation. This temple is specially known for the peacocks that are found in plenty. Within the premises of the temple, there is a statue of Kashyapa and Narada Muni along with several sculptures of Arumugan and Arunagirinathar on its pillars. At the foot of the hills the water tank called Saravana Poigai. On the eastern side there is a shrine for the goddess Maikannudaiyal. It is customary to worship this goddess before climbing up the hill. On the way to the hill there is a small cave temple for Meenakshi Sundreshwarar and a Mandapam called Sandana Kottam at the end of the steps. The main idol Lord Murugan inside the sanctum sanctorum is impressive. The Lord is in the form of Arulmugan, six-faced and with twelve hands seated elegantly on the peacock facing east. The divine consorts Valli and Devayani stand on either side. The devotees can see the three faces at the back in the mirror while the other three can be viewed directly. Cigar made of sandal paste is a unique offering to the lord at this temple. According to history, during the reign of Ramachandra Thondaiman of Pudukottai the Lord is believed to have appeared in his dream and requested the offering of cigars for the Kalasandhi and Sayaratchai puja. The king is said to have been cured of his diseases after the offer of cigars to the Lord according to history. There are several caves in which saints and yogis have performed penance. Taippucam, Pankuni Uttiram, Kanda Sasthi and Adikrittikai are the main festivals celebrated in this temple. Timings: 6 AM to 11 AM and 5 PM to 8 PM

At a distance of 750 m from Viralimalai Bus Stand, 28 km from Trichy and 43 km from Pudukkottai, Viralimalai Murugan Temple is one of the famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Subrahmanya located in the town of Viralimalai in Pudukkottai District. Built by Aditya Chola in 9th century, this temple is located in the heart of the Viralimalai town. The temple lies on the Viralimalai hill, hence the town takes the name of the hill. This hill is small and rocky and there are 207 steps to reach the temple. On the way to the top, there are beautiful mandapas for devotees to rest.